Question

after circling the kaaba seven times, why did muhammad destroy the idol within it? he was breaking apart the tribal system and unifying the people. he felt the idols were too old to be useful. he wanted to make more room for the black stone that fell from heaven.

Explanation:

Islam is a monotheistic religion. Muhammad's act of destroying idols within the Kaaba was to establish the on - ness of God and break away from polytheistic practices. Breaking apart the tribal system which was often associated with polytheistic idolatry and unifying the people under monotheism was a key objective. The other options about the idols being too old or making room for the black stone are not the main reasons.

Answer:

He was breaking apart the tribal system and unifying the people.